duffle coat

duf·fel coat

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhf-uh l koht]
- /ˈdʌf əl koʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhf-uh l koht]
- /ˈdʌf əl koʊt/

Definitions of duffle coat words

noun duffle coat a hooded overcoat of sturdy wool, usually knee-length and with frog fasteners. 1
noun duffle coat a knee-length, hooded coat made of duffel or other wool cloth 0
noun duffle coat Alternative form of duffel coat. 0

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Origin of duffle coat

First appearance:

before 1675

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1675-85; variant of duffel

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Parts of speech for Duffle coat

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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duffle coat popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for duffle coat

noun duffle coat

frock — a gown or dress worn by a girl or woman.
raincoat — a waterproof or water-repellent coat worn as protection against rain.
overcoat — a short story (1842) by Gogol.
cloak — A cloak is a long, loose, sleeveless piece of clothing which people used to wear over their other clothes when they went out.
jacket — a short coat, in any of various forms, usually opening down the front.

All 24 Synonyms of duffle coat